Job Description
Overview:
Hart to Hart Home Care is looking to hire a Personal Care Assistant to join our growing team. Whether recovering from illness, injury or surgery, living with a chronic disability or dealing with the natural process of aging, services are tailored to meet the individual needs of people of all ages, physical conditions and cognitive abilities. The PCA will provide non-medical, in-home care to elderly and disabled clients. Your role will be to assist clients with daily living activities, ensuring their well-being and providing companionship in a warm, supportive environment. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with seniors and their families, have a great personality, and share our vision of serving with care, integrity, and heart!
Our clients reside in the following communities: Clayton, Dekalb, Henry and Spalding counties.
Responsibilities:
- Assistance with bathing, toileting, grooming, shaving, dental care, dressing, eating, and basic meal preparation.
- Checking vital signs.
- Other medically related activities when assigned.
- Proper nutrition.
- Home management - (Safety Prevention).
- Ambulation and transfer.
- Light Household tasks.
- Medication reminders.
- Accompanied medical visits (PRN).
Requirements:
- PCA must have 3 years of PCA experience.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) License: Preferred.
- CPR and First Aid Certification: Required for employment.
- Clear Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check, drug screening, and a driving record check.
- TB Screening: Must have negative results.
- NLN Exam on line and assessment must be completed for services performed or completion of an approved 40-hour training curriculum and assessment of competency.
- Annual evaluations: The supervisor conducts annual evaluations to assess the competencies of the caregiver through direct observation or demonstration, on the job tasks the caregiver is required to perform. The caregiver will sign and date their evaluation and it is maintained in each file.
- Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with physical capability to perform job-related duties.
- Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions, complete written reports, demonstrate understanding and practical competency in understanding the needs and characteristics of the elderly, handicapped, or convalescing individuals.
- Hoyer Lift Experience (specific to client).